<p> Y4 - Harvest Child 1 Often Jesus told simple stories, called parables, with powerful messages beneath (slide 1 – girl the surface. One of these was the story of the sower and the seeds. with corn) Child 2 We adapted this story to help us think about what it means to develop a healthy body.</p><p>Child 3 A farmer set off to sow some seed on his land. He threw it in huge sweeps from (slide 2 – the well trodden path on which he was walking. hand) Child 4 Some seeds fell on rocky patches with just a thin covering of soil. </p><p>Child 5 The plants grew quickly at first, but soon shrivelled up, because their short roots (slides 3 – 6) could not find enough water to protect them from the scorching sun.</p><p>Child 1 Shops and supermarkets offer an ever-growing range of food – there are hundreds of different kinds! Sometimes it can become harder to make healthy choices.</p><p>Child 2 If we choose too many sugary and fat laden foods we will not grow strong, healthy bodies. Although at first, like the seeds, we may shoot up quickly and seem to grow well, an unbalanced diet will make us weak and ill.</p><p>Child 4 Some children do not have lots of choices. Although we have plenty to eat, many children in the world have little or nothing. They are hungry today and they will be hungry again tomorrow and the day after that. </p><p>Child 1 These children are like the seeds which landed among the thorns. The thorns (slides 7 – 9) choked the young plants. </p><p>Child 2 Millions of children do not have enough food to eat because of a shortage of water and a failure of harvests. </p><p>Child 4 The thorns are like the many obstacles which stop these children from growing up healthily. Many will not survive. </p><p>Child 3 Lastly, there were some seeds which were scattered and fell on the rich soil. (slide 10 – These gave rise to thirty, sixty or a hundred times the crop. last slide) Child 3 These seeds are like our bodies. The right fuel helps them to grow in a healthy way. To stay healthy we need a balanced and varied diet. Child 5 Carbohydrates, like bread, cereals and pasta help us to be active and give us energy. Child 1 Proteins from foods such as beans, meat, eggs and dairy products build all the parts of our bodies including muscles and bones.</p><p>Child 2 Fats from margarine, vegetable and fish oils provide a good store of energy.</p><p>Child 2 Finally, fibre and vitamins from cereals, fruit and vegetables help our bodies digest food and build healthy bones and teeth.</p><p>Child 3 If we eat well and wisely, we keep healthy. Now Year 6 will tell us about this year’s charity…</p><p>Farmer: 1 child</p><p>Thorns: 5 helpers</p><p>Seeds (rocky): 4 helpers</p><p>Seeds (thorns): 4 helpers</p>